Alright, Wrestlemania is coming this sunday. So in honor of that I’m gonna be posting a bunch of old school rasslin’ stuff all week. Let’s start today with two legends of the sport. Here’s a good short video about The American Dream Dusty Rhodes and my idol, the Nature Boy Ric Flair, the greatest wrestler ever, and the showman I have always aspired to be. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the Ric Flair autobiography that came out a couple of years ago is the best book in the English language since “The Great Gatsby”. You can love it, or you can hate, but learn to love it, ’cause it’s the best thing goin’. Woooooooooo!
FLAIR IN THE NEWS: Florida coach gets Ric Flair to pump up Gators before Butler game.
RELATED: More info on Flair.
The Week in Review
We start on Monday, when Chip and I made our (mildy) glorious comeback at the Khyber. We move to Tuesday, where the Young, the Old and the Restless got knocked off by Smart Teammate (with Steve O. on the drums), 92-89. Move to the Bards, where we saw another upset. The Narcotyzing Dysfunktion knocked off the Kingdom, 106-100.
Upset week continued at a packed Vous on Wednesday as Trust Us We Know aced the final round to knock of the Jams, 114-109. It was their first win that I can recall since last April. The Jams only missed one question in the final round (Tikal was an important ceremonial center of what civilization? The answer: Mayans.), but still couldn’t pull off the win.
A new team won at the Black Sheep as well. Not Good Enough for the Grown Up Table was plenty good enough, blowing out the Satan’s MInions, 112-94. Duane’s World had a devastating off week, coming in next to last with a 73. Also on Wednesday, we talked about hipster fights.
Things returned to normal on Thursday, as MAGMA cruised at Good Dog and The Sofa Kingdom won big at the Bards. Both teams dedicated their wins to Pat Robertson (above) , since it was his birthday. MAGMA defeated Heather Mills Prosthetic Leg, 94-78, while the Kingdom blew by the Hurtin’ Bombs, 94-85.
Can you answer the six toughest questions of the week? Click below to find out.
Average Homeboy on VH1 Tonight
Y’all remember Average Homeboy Denny Blaze, right (above, with JGT)? The rap superstar I went all the way to Cleveland to score a totally sweet interview with? Well, he’s gonna be on VH-1 Tonight as part of their show, “Top 40 Greatest Internet Super Stars”. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Man in Black at Barristers
College B-ball isn’t the only thing going on at Barrister’s this weekend. The Man in Black, the best Johnny Cash Tribute band ever, is playing on 1823 Sansom Street Saturday night, and tix are only $3. Final 8 hoops and Johnny Cash? That sounds like a damn good night.
Happy Birthdays
Happy B-Days to a couple of Philadelphia sports legends, Ron Jaworski and Moses Malone. Also celebrating a birthday today is Prince Felix Yussupov, the man who killed Rasputin. As some of you may know, I am a huge Rasputin fan, and not just because he had an enormous wang. I highly suggest the book, “The Man Who Killed Rasputin.” Quick quiz question: What do Moses Malone and Doug Flutie have in common? (answer below)
Quick note from Ginger
Salutations! I am off to Nueva York for the Ultimate Belgian Tasting followed by barhopping in Brooklyn then sleeping swankily in this hotel called “Dream” which has been described as “Whimsically Chic.” This is all very exciting–right down to my limo escort. I am moving on up Jeffersons style. I will share deets on my experience upon my return!
Great Local Rapper
I keep hearing about this guy, Reef the Lost Cause, but I never really listened to him until this morning. This is damn impressive. It’s called the Sound of Philadelphia. It’s a touching yet frustrated tribute to the city of Brotherly Love. You’ll dig it. (NSFW)
Related: Reef the Lost Cause on Myspace.
Quick note
Blanket forts are kool. (No, I did not post this on craigslist.)
Happy B-Day, Pat!!
–Happy 77th birthday Pat Robertson! Keep up the good work! You’re a great American! I hope you’re never hit by a train! That would be a tragedy! My favorite Pat Robertson quote? “Just like what Nazi Germany did to the Jews, so liberal America is now doing to the evangelical Christians. It’s no different. It is the same thing. It is happening all over again.” Pat’s really smart! Here’s some more fun Pat quotes!
-Well, here we are, less than two weeks from opening day, and our #1 pitcher just went down with an injury. Fortunately, we have six starters, so Lieber can step back in. We’re going to be just fine. Right? Right!?!? Riiiight?!?!?! Oh, God, no…We’re ruined!!! (cue hysterical sobbing.)
-I don’t usually agree with Lou Dobbs, but he nailed this one: Both sides are acting like idiots in this Gonzales situation.
-If you are or your friends have plenty of plutonium, but no nuclear device with which to make your dreams come true, just start hanging out at local construction sites. You’ll find what you need.
-Vote in the new poll on the right side of the page.
The Metro article
Here’s my latest column in the Metro. Wanna thank everybody at O’Neals and Bards who helped me write it. I also wanna say, “You’re welcome,” to Trivia Art, Steve O., and everyone else who is quite pleased that I was able to get Chuck Fusina into a column.